Simplify 996/1572
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
996
1572
=
83
131
Decimal: 0.6336
Percentage: 63.36%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 996/1572
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 996 and 1572 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 996 ÷ 12 = 83
Denominator: 1572 ÷ 12 = 131
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 996/1572 simplified to lowest terms is 83/131
Visual Representation
996/1572 = 63.4% of the whole